5 Easy Ways We’re Getting Our Skin Swimsuit-Ready

Here's How to Ensure Your Skin is Ready for A Season in the Sun
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Pool season is officially here, and sure, we’re all working on our bikini bodies with some workout or another, but can we talk for a second about our skincare routines?  Just like winter, summer calls for a dedicated lineup of helpful products and potions to keep the skin looking healthy and glowing. 

Of course, I’m no stranger to the art of exfoliation (I loveee a good body scrub, and I’m a new-found believer in dry brushing).  But as someone with dark hair, and as someone that feels like I’m a slave to shaving (especially in the summer), this post is extremely pertinent to me because I feel the burden of lots of maintenance before slipping into my swimsuit.  Nobody really talks about the nightmares that are ingrown hairs and razor burn, and at this point in my life, I honestly had just accepted that I would forever deal with the two.  But so you can understand my insane relief when I recently came across a few products that were complete game-changers for my summer skincare routine. 

In the slideshow above, I’m sharing five ways to get your skin swimsuit-ready with affordable bikini skincare products that are safe and effective.  Let me know if you, too, have tried any of them and tell me if I should add some to the list!  Cheers, Kat

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Exfoliate

Exfoliate

Proper exfoliation can slough off the dead skin cells clogging the skin, uncovering fresh, healthy skin below. It also allows for moisturizing products to be more effective, as they can actually get to your skin to do their magic. Our favorite way to exfoliate is with a dry brush in the morning, and in the shower two or three times a week with a body scrub.

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Avoid Razor Burn

Avoid Razor Burn

Razor blades with 5+ blades actually do more bad than good (who knew?!). According to Oui Shave, a company dedicated to a better shave through beautiful skincare, "razors with multiple blades lift the hair with the first, and cut with the second, while the remainder rake over our skin and cut the hair below skin level. While this may immediately feel like a smooth shave, the end result is razor burn and ingrown hairs." Instead, opt for a high-quality razor with a single or double blade. I recently started using this razor and seriously have already had smoother legs than I thought possible at this point.

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Set Aside the Yoga Pants

Set Aside the Yoga Pants

Sadly enough, your Lululemon yoga pants aren't great to be in for hours, everyday. Apparently, spending a lot of time in tight, stretchy clothing can wreak havoc on your skin, causing your hair follicles, especially on your upper legs and butt, to become infected. To avoid this happening, opt for airy, breathable cotton, and if you're already dealing with some breakouts, look for a body wash with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

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Say Goodbye to Ingrown Hairs

Say Goodbye to Ingrown Hairs

There's no denying how awful ingrown hairs can be (and lucky are you who haven't ever had to deal with them). But frequent exfoliation will help prevent ingrown hairs because it allows the razor to reach the root of the hair with each shave. But another secret to getting rid of ugly ingrown hairs is Oui Shave's Bikini Body Ingrown Relief Serum. It's an all natural solution that not only smoothes and soothes skin's texture, it also brighten areas darkened from years of shaving (think underarm and bikini line). I don't know about you, but as someone with dark hair that's become a slave to shaving, this serum is seriously what I've been waiting for and I am using it religiously these days.

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Moisturize

Moisturize

Maintain a healthy summer glow by moisturizing skin regularly. Coconut oil serves as a great natural moisturizer, though it can become greasy when you're getting ready for a night out on the town. Consider One Love Organics' Gardenia + Tea serum or Beautycounter's Enrich Body Butter; they're both safe, nontoxic body moisturizers that work great and smell divine.

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  • Kaisie Ray / 09.20.2016

    I didn’t know that about shavers, I always use the shavers with 3 or 5 blades, and how you say it feel very nice, but if it is bad for my skin I think the better desition is will change my razor.
    Thanks for the tips Martha

    Kaisie Ray
    http://www.heytips.com/

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